2026 Toyota GR86 Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Toyota GR86
Key Features
- Starting at $32,695 MSRP*
- Standard 2.4L 4-cylinder boxer engine with 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque
- 7-inch Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) GR digital gauge cluster with LCD Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Torsen® limited-slip differential (LSD)
- Standard GR86 Active Safety Suite
- Functional front bumper air inlet ducts, and front-wheel arch air outlet vents
- GR86 Audio—includes six speakers, 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility
- Sport front bucket seats with black side bolsters and seat insert fabric with G-embossed design
About the Toyota GR86
There is no other car quite like the Toyota GR86 and that is very much by design. The GR86 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, fastback sports coupe. It has a flat engine for a lower center of gravity and better handling. It is built for pure driving pleasure while still remaining affordable and easy to modify. The GR in the name comes from Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s racing division, and the team that has made Toyota one of the all-time winningest manufacturers in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. That race-winning expertise has been applied to the GR86 and makes it a pure driver’s car that enthusiasts will enjoy on every level. On top of all of this, the GR86 offers enough practicality to be used as a daily driver, not a feature you’re going to find in any other car that tries to compete with the GR86.
What the Critics Say
During our first test drive, we noted that the more powerful engine felt livelier and sounds better while the car’s razor-sharp handling provided thrills both on the road and on the Monticello Motor Club race track. Despite the car’s handling prowess, the suspension is forgiving enough to work as a daily driver.” — Car & Driver
The Toyota GR86 is one of the most entertaining and engaging sports cars you can buy, a rare island of affordable fun surrounded by a vast ocean of SUVs and trucks. Its front engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and light curb weight offer good balance and thrilling driving dynamics. Sports cars like the GR86 aren’t known for brutal straight-line acceleration, though. Instead, they excel at shredding curvy back roads. And the GR86 is perfect for drivers who want an enjoyable and inexpensive sport coupe and don’t mind its small dimensions.“ — Edmunds
What’s New for 2026
For 2026, the all-new GR86 Yuzu Special Edition joins the impressive Toyota GR86 model lineup. Limited to just 860 units, this limited edition variant replaces last year’s Hakone Edition. Full specs of GR86 Yuzu Special Edition models include:
- Based on the Premium grade
- Available in Yuzu Yellow
- 18-inch matte black wheels
- Ultrasuede®-trimmed sport seats with yellow perforation
- Yellow trim on steering wheel, parking brake handle, and door trim.
- Color-keyed duck-tail spoiler
- Performance Package
- Body kit
- Silver-colored cat-back exhaust with GR logo
Toyota GR86 Features
A Pure Driver’s Car
At the heart of the Toyota GR86 is the 228-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine. This engine doesn’t just make the GR86 quick – the flat engine keeps the car’s center of gravity low. This combined with the exceptionally well-balanced chassis means that the GR86 delivers the kind of track-ready handling that you simply can’t find anywhere else. The GR86 has a track mode as well which changes the instrument layout to give you a racing-style tach, lap times, and precise engine and oil temperature readings. It also dials back the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to give you more control on the track and a Full-Off Mode lets you disable the VSC completely. The suspension is track-tuned and a Torsen® limited-slip differential (LSD) comes standard.
Customizable Features
Toyota knew that an important component of building a car for enthusiasts was to make it easy to get your GR86 exactly the way you want it. Some of the more popular options, like the 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy wheels with Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 tires, the color-keyed duckbill rear spoiler, and the 8-speaker premium GR Audio system come standard on the GR86 Premium trim. But this is only the start of what’s available. Aesthetic touches like black lug nuts or fender vent inserts are available along with functional options like a GR Air Filter or a GR Performance cat-back dual exhaust. For those who want more options, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) offers even more parts like upgraded brake and suspension kits, bigger wheels, and more.
Daily Practicality
Carrying groceries might not be the first thing that people think of when talking about the Toyota GR86. However, it’s important for anyone who will be driving their GR86 every day to know that it is able to handle trips to the store, potholes, and other daily realities of driving. The trunk offers more space than you’ll find in competing cars. These include models that don’t have a back seat at all, let alone one that folds down for extra cargo space. The GR86 is small but offers an interior that is easier for tall drivers to get in and out of than you’ll generally find in a car this size. Fuel economy is rated at 20 MPG city and 26 MPG highway** for the standard manual transmission and goes up to 21/31** with the optional automatic.
Trims & Specs
GR86
- Starting at $32,695 MSRP*
- 2.4L 4-cylinder boxer engine with 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque
- GR86 Audio—includes six speakers, 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility
- Sport front bucket seats with black side bolsters and seat insert fabric with G-embossed design
- Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry with GR Push Button Start
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
GR86 Premium
- Starting at $35,295 MSRP*
- 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy wheels with Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 tires
- Color-keyed duckbill rear spoiler
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Parking Sonar with Reverse Automatic Braking
- Two-stage heated sport seats with leather-trimmed bolsters and Ultrasuede® inserts
- GR86 Active Safety Suite
GR86 Yuzu Edition
- Starting at $37,660 MSRP*
- Black Ultrasuede®–trimmed sport seats with Yellow perforation
- Yellow stitching on the steering wheel, parking brake handle and door trim
- Hand-lever parking brake with leather-trimmed handle cover and Yellow contrast stitching
- Vehicle Stability Control Track Mode
- Complimentary 1-year NASA membership, including one free High-Performance Driving Experience (HPDE)
*Starting MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,295 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,595 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,595 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, C-HR), $1,595 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, 4Runner HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,745 for Midsize Pickup (Tacoma, Tacoma HV), $2,195 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Dealer price will vary.
**2026 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.